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• • ysn I_pp In g C utting large pattern pieces, heavy fabrics, or many items in a single session can cause significant hand fatigue. Give your grip a break with these cordless, rechargeable, powered scissors by Black slices smoothly through fabric, paper, vinyl, and assorted other craft materials, and it comes with a mountable table clamp (not shown) for hands-free use. In addition to a general-purpose blade, the unit comes with a shoe blade, which is recommended for cutting fabrics on a hard surface. You'll be aware of the tool's power, but you'll also be impressed with its nimbleness in tight corners and curves. We tried it on a variety of fabrics-from fine sheers to multiple layers of heavy denim-and it handled all of them with ease. Even if you're devoted to your shears or rotary cutter, you'll find yourself reaching for these powered scissors surprisingly often. ($29; Blackand Decker.com; 800-544-6986) & -----FEBRUARY/MARC H 2006 13 Decker. This little power tool